High energy professional with over a decade of progressive experience within diverse industries. I am keynoted for my expertise in strategic event and project management, partnership building, marketing strategies, and communication skills.At the beautiful Terravigna Wine Shop in Zurich I combine my business acumen, communication skills and wine expertise. I love sharing the beautiful stories hidden behind wine labels with customers as well as wine event participants. At Zurich Wine Academy I run Wine Masterclasses, where students gather in-depth wine knowledge in a fun and approachable way.At yamo I was responsible for Project Management and Partnerships. In this extremely fast growing FCMG start-up, where a month felt like a year, every day brought on new challenges. I played a key role in company's development, acquired new strategic partners and implemented process changes.In my role with EF Go Ahead Tours, I successfully managed projects related to guided luxury tours for North American and Chinese clients travelling to delightful European travel destinations. I took great pride in linking company vision to the delivery of customer expectations through the effective use of resources, processes, and technologies.I am adept at synthesizing complex information and translating data into actionable insights. Apart from my strong operational skills, I empower team members and colleagues, practicing inspirational leadership that drives their individual growth and career advancement opportunities.My analytical mindset and creative problem solving talents enable me to ensure the highest level of service and account delivery. Positive results energize me!Outside of work, I enjoy reading, travelling and teaching wine to friends, colleagues and my Instagram community at @feelyourwine.Email: joanna.abendroth@gmail.comExpertise: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Creativity, Strategic Project & Event Management, Relationship Building, Executive Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Integrity and Strong Work Ethic, Adaptability & Positivity that motivates others.